11-year-old Indiana boy making waves on diabetes journey
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At just seven years old, Myles Mosby was exhausted and weak, struggling to adjust to a new life requiring daily insulin injections and constant blood sugar monitoring.

'Sing Me a Story' honors Lake Forest family
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Monday marked a special evening for one Lake Forest family whose daughter, Anna, was diagnosed with a rare condition at a young age. Local high school students performed a song in their honor, and it was all based on a book written by Anna's sister.

Remember to get checked for colon cancer at free screening on March 19
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. It's the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., but it's also one of the most preventable.

Calumet Park police officer diagnosed with rare form of cancer
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The Calumet Park Police Department is putting on a fundraiser to help one of its own officers as he battles a recent cancer diagnosis

HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link

The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.

Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport

Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally. 

Chicago area nonprofit walks for a cure for multiple sclerosis
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It's estimated that about 200 people receive a diagnosis for multiple sclerosis every week in the U.S. One Chicago area nonprofit is walking for a cure this month.

Some synthetic hair brands contain carcinogens, lead, other harmful chemicals, study finds

Ten synthetic hair products were tested during the study and several of them tested positive for harmful chemicals such as benzene, which has shown to increase the risk of cancer.

Illinois lawmaker calls out cuts to Medicaid
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Democratic State Senator La Shawn Ford spoke Friday, saying there's a better path forward instead of making cuts to Medicaid.

What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?

The cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, was revealed to be hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease.